Textile Chemistry and Design (minor)

Students can pursue the minor in Textile Chemistry minor and Design by taking 4 core + 0-1 elective courses. The core courses cover the principles of textile chemistry and design including textile fibers, textile coloration, and textile finishing, and textile design with additional lab component and research experience. The enrolled students can advance their knowledge in areas such as textile fiber chemistry, textile dyeing, textile printing, and textile finishing, and textile design with strong emphasis on sustainable, and eco-friendly processes and products.    

ARTS students: minimum 4 core courses, 18 cr

CHEM students: 4 core courses + 1 optional course, minor 20-25 cr.

All other Aalto students should check the minimum minor credit requirements from their school’s degree regulations and consult with the professors in charge of the minor.

After completing this minor in Textile Chemistry, students can: 

• explain the tools and practices of textile design
• explain the most common fiber types in the textile industry, their production technologies, and properties
• identify textile fibers in products and understand their use
• describe the principles of textile coloration and printing
• explain the physical and chemical treatments for textile finishing
• environmental impact of textile industry 

The minor in Textile Chemistry and Design consists of four core courses which deepen the learning content towards the student’s specialization. The content of the elective courses in the minor studies is subject to discussions with professors responsible for the minor Ali Tehrani (CHEM) and Maarit Salolainen (ARTS).

Timeline: The core courses are offered once per each academic year and the minor can be completed in one year (Periods I-V).

Code: CHEM3064

Extent: 18–23 ECTS

Curriculum: 2024–2026

Level: Advanced studies

Language of learning: English

Theme: Materials and sustainable use of natural resources

Target group: All Aalto students

Teacher in charge: Ali Tehrani

Administrative contact: Taru Korkalainen

Organising department: Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems

School: School of Chemical Engineering

Prerequisites: When applying, you should verify that you have the prerequisites needed for the courses and the minor can be included in your study plan.

Quotas and restrictions: 16 students/ year accepted to the minor. Please note that in some courses the number of participants can be limited.

Application process: Starting from the academic year 2025 - 2026 the application period is continuous. Apply by sending an email to the administrative contact. The minor must be included in the student’s study plan in Sisu when applying. The study right is valid for one year. Study rights can be applied for until the quota (16 students per year) is filled. Additional information on the minor from the professor in charge as well as from the study coordinator.

Content and structure of the minor

About the minor

Why should you get a minor in Textile CHEM? The textile industry provides vast quantities of materials for clothing, furnishings, and a variety of other end-uses. This minor offers students the opportunity to capitalize on the world-class teaching and research environment in the School of Chemical Engineering to obtain a distinguishing credential for launching their career in the vibrant, thriving textile industry in Europe. In addition, the students may find job opportunities in industries such as fiber production, nonwovens, geotextiles, specialty chemicals, and retail. 

Description of the minor

Students can pursue the minor in Textile Chemistry minor and Design by taking 4 core + 0-1 elective courses. The core courses cover the principles of textile chemistry and design including textile fibers, textile coloration, and textile finishing, and textile design with additional lab component and research experience. The enrolled students can advance their knowledge in areas such as textile fiber chemistry, textile dyeing, textile printing, and textile finishing, and textile design with strong emphasis on sustainable, and eco-friendly processes and products.    

ARTS students: minimum 4 core courses, 18 cr

CHEM students: 4 core courses + 1 optional course, minor 20-25 cr.

All other Aalto students should check the minimum minor credit requirements from their school’s degree regulations and consult with the professors in charge of the minor.

Intended learning outcomes

After completing this minor in Textile Chemistry, students can: 

• explain the tools and practices of textile design
• explain the most common fiber types in the textile industry, their production technologies, and properties
• identify textile fibers in products and understand their use
• describe the principles of textile coloration and printing
• explain the physical and chemical treatments for textile finishing
• environmental impact of textile industry

Content description

The minor in Textile Chemistry and Design consists of four core courses which deepen the learning content towards the student’s specialization. The content of the elective courses in the minor studies is subject to discussions with professors responsible for the minor Ali Tehrani (CHEM) and Maarit Salolainen (ARTS).

Timeline: The core courses are offered once per each academic year and the minor can be completed in one year (Periods I-V).

Content

Code: CHEM3064

Extent: 18–23 ECTS

Curriculum: 2022–2024

Level: Masters

Language of learning: English

Theme: Materials and sustainable use of natural resources

Teacher in charge: Ali Tehrani

Administrative contact: Susanna Ylhävuori

Organising department: Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems

Target group: All Aalto students

Prerequisites: While making your study plan, you should verify that you have the prerequisites needed for the courses.

Quotas and restrictions: 16 students/ year accepted to the minor. Please note that in some courses the number of participants can be limited.

Application process: Application period twice a year. Interested students need to include a letter of motivation to their application files. The motivation letter should show the personal study plan and how the minor fits into the student’s overall studies and complements the student’s major. The plan should include a list of elective courses to be included in the minor. Selection criteria for accepting students are success in studies and relevance of the minor in the study plan and motivation. A balance will be kept between CHEM students and other Aalto students. The motivation letter and study plan are to be attached to the application. Additional information on the minor from the professor in charge as well as from the study coordinator.
 

Description: Students can pursue the minor in Textile Chemistry minor and Design by taking 4 core + 0-1 elective courses. The core courses cover the principles of textile chemistry and design including textile fibers, textile coloration, and textile finishing, and textile design with additional lab component and research experience. The enrolled students can advance their knowledge in areas such as textile fiber chemistry, textile dyeing, textile printing, and textile finishing, and textile design with strong emphasis on sustainable, and eco-friendly processes and products.    

ARTS students: minimum 4 core courses, 18 cr

CHEM students: 4 core courses + 1 elective course, minor 20-25 cr.

All other Aalto students should check the minimum minor credit requirements from their school’s degree regulations and consult with the professors in charge of the minor.

Structure of the minor

The minor in Textile Chemistry and Design consists of four core courses which deepen the learning content towards the student’s specialization. The content of the elective courses in the minor studies is subject to discussions with professors responsible for the minor Ali Tehrani (CHEM) and Maarit Salolainen (ARTS).

Timeline: The core courses are offered once per each academic year and the minor can be completed in one year (Periods I-V).

Learning Outcomes

After completing this minor in Textile Chemistry, students can: 

• explain the tools and practices of textile design
• explain the most common fiber types in the textile industry, their production technologies, and properties
• identify textile fibers in products and understand their use
• describe the principles of textile coloration and printing
• explain the physical and chemical treatments for textile finishing
• environmental impact of textile industry 

Why should you get a minor in Textile CHEM? The textile industry provides vast quantities of materials for clothing, furnishings, and a variety of other end-uses. This minor offers students the opportunity to capitalize on the world-class teaching and research environment in the School of Chemical Engineering to obtain a distinguishing credential for launching their career in the vibrant, thriving textile industry in Europe. In addition, the students may find job opportunities in industries such as fiber production, nonwovens, geotextiles, specialty chemicals, and retail.